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Which of the following is NOT an objective of the surveying course?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of the surveying course?
- State and describe the different types of surveys (correct)
- Enumerate the importance and classify the different types of surveys
- Master the different surveying terms
- Master rules and regulations in the use of surveying instrument during fieldwork
What is the definition of surveying?
What is the definition of surveying?
- A means of making relatively large-scale, accurate measurements of the Earth's surfaces
- The science and art of determining the relative positions of various points above, on or below the surface of the earth (correct)
- An ancient practice that dates back centuries
- The technique of establishing points by predetermined angular and linear measurements
Which field of study is NOT included in Geomatics?
Which field of study is NOT included in Geomatics?
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Hydrography (correct)
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Geodesy
What does GIS stand for?
What does GIS stand for?
What does GPS stand for?
What does GPS stand for?
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Objectives of surveying course
Objectives of surveying course
To state and describe different types of surveys is NOT an objective.
Surveying
Surveying
The science and art of determining the relative positions of points on the earth's surface.
Geomatics
Geomatics
Field that includes surveying, but NOT hydrography.
GIS
GIS
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GPS
GPS
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Study Notes
Surveying Course Objectives
- Identify key objectives of surveying courses: practical skills development, understanding measurement techniques, and learning data analysis.
- Emphasize that not all course goals may involve theoretical knowledge; some may focus on fieldwork and technology applications.
Definition of Surveying
- Surveying is defined as the process of measuring distances, angles, and elevations to determine the position of points on the earth's surface.
- It serves crucial roles in construction, land development, and environmental studies.
Fields of Study Excluded from Geomatics
- Geomatics typically encompasses fields such as surveying, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and GIS.
- Areas not included in Geomatics often involve fields unrelated to spatial data, such as certain social sciences or humanities disciplines.
GIS Acronym
- GIS stands for Geographic Information System.
- It is a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing spatial and geographic data.
GPS Acronym
- GPS stands for Global Positioning System.
- It operates using a network of satellites that provide precise location information anywhere on Earth.
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